Launcher (Noun)
Meaning 1
Armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fighter jet was equipped with a missile launcher that could fire a dozen rockets in quick succession.
- The spaceship's rocket launcher malfunctioned, leaving the astronauts stranded in orbit.
- The commander ordered the troops to deploy the grenade launcher to soften up the enemy's defenses.
- The aircraft carrier's deck was lined with catapults and ski-jump launchers to facilitate rapid takeoff.
- The armored vehicle was fitted with a TOW missile launcher, giving it a significant advantage on the battlefield.
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Meaning 2
A device that launches aircraft from a warship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.